Hello everyone! I'm hoping you all had a brilliant start to your new year and that you're either settled in or almost settled into your routines and schedules. I know things have been a bit of a hurricane in the Pets Overload family, which explains the lack of posts, but since I have today off I thought I would give you a proper fill-in on our lives. As some of you … [Read more...] about Taking Both Cats to the Vet & Update on Beau’s PU Surgery 2 Years Later
Can Cats Eat Sweet Potato? How About in Kibble?
When it came to selecting a cat food for our little ones, we went through dozen upon dozens of ingredient lists to make sure that we were feeding our cats food that was considered safe and suitable for them. Along the way, we learned about fillers like rice, wheat-related products, soy and a filler that became extremely popular after I became a pet parent, sweet potato. In … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Sweet Potato? How About in Kibble?
Can Cats Eat Chocolate? What to Do If Your Cat Eats Chocolate
Chocolate is by far one of my favourite treats, especially if the chocolate has peanuts or hazelnut in it. With the holiday season right behind us, I've realized how much chocolate our whole family goes through. With the celebrations of Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Hannukah, Birthdays and Christmas, my partner and I alone have received and consumed tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Can Cats Eat Chocolate? What to Do If Your Cat Eats Chocolate
How Much Do Dogs Sleep? Does My Puppy Sleep Too Much?
Something you quickly notice when you're the owner or caregiver of a variety of animals is they all have their own sleep patterns, preferences and routines. Our chinchilla often chooses to sleep during the morning and throughout some of the night, but he is playful in the afternoon. Our cats sleep for about two-thirds of the day, and although they cuddle with us or … [Read more...] about How Much Do Dogs Sleep? Does My Puppy Sleep Too Much?
Why Does My Cat Chew on My Hair? Is Hair Safe for My Cat to Eat?
All of my cats seem to have weird habits and quirks. One of the most bizarre quirks I've experienced to this date is when one of my cats choose to bite, chew or lick my hair. I first experienced a cat chewing on my hair when our family cat, Walker, would sleep by my head. I would often wake up to Walker happily grazing on my hair as he purred, waiting for me to wake up. Was … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Chew on My Hair? Is Hair Safe for My Cat to Eat?